Co3N

metal
· JVASP-107001· Co3N

Co₃N is an interstitial metal nitride compound in the cobalt-nitrogen system, representing a transition metal nitride with potential for high hardness and wear resistance. While primarily in the research and development phase, cobalt nitrides are being explored for hard coatings, catalytic applications, and high-temperature structural components where traditional cobalt alloys reach their performance limits. Co₃N and related cobalt nitrides offer promising alternatives to established ceramic nitrides in applications requiring both metallic conductivity and ceramic-like hardness, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established materials like TiN or CrN.

hard protective coatingswear-resistant surfacescatalytic applicationsresearch/development phasetransition metal nitrideshigh-temperature components

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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